October 2023 Textbook Hero - Nicole Breed
Name: Nicole Breed What are some of the classes you teach? Children's & Young Adult Literature, Information Literacy, Library & Web Technologies, Information Ethics, and School Library Principles How long have you been with CVTC? 4 years How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? The entire time I've been here: 4 years. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? The savings for students and that it encourages them to utilize the library and its resources. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? A couple hundred dollars a semester, at least. Fun fact: I played the librarian in a local production of Matilda: the Musical!